Eastern Conference Semi-Final Game Two Preview
Regina, Saskatchewan – Regina, Saskatchewan – The Regina Pats (4-1) and Brandon Wheat Kings (5-1) go head-to-head in the second game of their Eastern Conference Semi-Final matchup at Westman Place (6:30 p.m. MST) in Brandon. The Wheat Kings have a 1-0 series lead after beating Regina 5-1 on home ice last night. Taylor Cooper scored for the Pats. Adam Brooks and Patrick D’Amico both lead the Pats with six points. Tune into tonight’s game on 620 CKRM starting at 6:05 p.m. MST
With five of the eight regular season meetings between the two clubs being decided by two goals or less, the Regina Pats know they can compete against the Wheat Kings.
“We just have to do a better job of not turning the puck over and giving them the odd man rushes through the neutral zone,” said Assistant Coach Darrin McKechnie.
The Blue and White will have to finish on their opportunities. With multiple scoring chances in the first and early second, the visiting Pats could have turned the momentum in the game by finding the back of the net.
Game Notes
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Playoffs Team Comparison |
Regina |
Brandon |
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Record |
4-1 |
5-1 |
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Goals For/Against |
17/13 (+4) |
23/12 (+11) |
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Powerplay |
7.7% (1/13) |
30.0% (6/20) |
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Penalty Kill |
91.6% (11/12) |
88.0% (22/25) |
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Team Save Percentage |
0.914 |
0.944 |
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Leading Scorer |
Adam Brooks (4-2-6) |
Tim McGauley (4-4-8) |
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Leading Scorer (Defence) |
Colby Williams (1-3-4) |
Eric Roy (2-2-4) |
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Scoring by Period (1st-2nd-3rd-OT) |
6-6-4-1 |
4-7-11-1 |
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Average Age |
17.5 yrs |
17.96 |
Penalty Kill Still Clicking
The Pats didn’t allow one of the WHL’s top playoff powerplay units to do any damage last night, shutting down all three Brandon attempts. The Blue and White are now 11/12 in killing penalties which puts them second in the league at 91.7%. With two shorthanded goals, the Pats are tied with Kelowna for scoring when down a man.
Cooper on the Board
Taylor Cooper scored against his former team last night for his second playoff goal. The 19-year old forward has two goals and two assists in his first five career playoff games. Including the regular season, Cooper has 36 points in 32 games since joining the Pats ahead of the 2015 Trade Deadline.
Streaks
3 – Patrick D’Amico has points in three straight games with 4 points (2G, 2A)
Upcoming Schedule
Tuesday, April 14 – Game Three at Regina – 7:00 p.m. (CKRM)
Wednesday, April 15 – Game Four at Regina – 7:00 p.m. (CKRM)
Friday, April 17 – Game Five* at Brandon – 6:30 p.m. MST (CKRM)
